$272,200
SOLD DEC 5, 2024

280 Tara Way Athens, GA 30606

Forest Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Screened Porch
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Central Air
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2024

Charming Home on a Shaded Lot!

Welcome to this inviting 1,498 square-foot home, nestled on a lovely, shaded lot perfect for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. This charming residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, making it an ideal choice for those looking to downsize or a new family just starting their journey.
Step into the spacious family room, where natural light pours in and a cozy wood-burning fireplace awaits—perfect for those crisp, chilly North Georgia evenings. The heart of the home is the large kitchen, designed for convenience with easy access to a walk-in laundry room that accommodates all your laundry needs.
Adjacent to the kitchen, you’ll find a separate dining room that opens onto a delightful screened-in porch, perfect for savoring your morning coffee or enjoying afternoon cocktails while taking in the serene surroundings. The one-car garage provides a convenient transition space for groceries and more.
This sweet home offers endless potential and ready for your personal touch. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all that this lovely home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Grace Carter

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #432873 Listed on: 10/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Magruder

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #433374

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Property is zoned RS-25

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
  • Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 121A2-B-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,486

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet
  • Reso Interior Features: Other
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Master Plan Zoning: RS-25
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.3931
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Burney-Harris-Lyons

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.3931
  • Parcel Number: 121A2-B-006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2486.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
  • HighSchool: Clarke Central

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Hamby Louise M
Bought by
Dean Jason and Dean Jessica
Seller's Agent
Grace Carter
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Magruder
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$272,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,700
-14.91%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$283,771

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Outstanding Balance
$127,801
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,970

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2004
Sold by
Hamby Louise M
Bought by
Hamby Louise M Inter Vivos Trust By Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2001
Sold by
Ruff Carol L and Henry Jean D
Bought by
Hamby Louise M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1997
Sold by
Ruff Michael E Carol L Ruff
Bought by
Ruff Carol L and Henry Jean D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $272,200 --
Deed -- --
Deed $108,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,000 New Conventional
Open $217,760 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Sold $272,200 -14.9% $182 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $319,900 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Rented -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 For Rent -- -- --
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,607 $87,678 $18,000 $69,678
2023 $2,740 $79,564 $14,000 $65,564
2022 $2,336 $73,230 $14,000 $59,230
2021 $1,945 $57,708 $14,000 $43,708
2020 $1,899 $56,361 $14,000 $42,361
2019 $1,823 $53,697 $12,000 $41,697
2018 $1,713 $50,444 $11,200 $39,244
2017 $1,599 $47,097 $11,200 $35,897
2016 $1,517 $44,673 $9,600 $35,073
2015 $1,497 $44,042 $9,600 $34,442
2014 $1,515 $44,490 $9,600 $34,890
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Grace Carter

    Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Shelly Magruder

    Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christy Jenkins

    Corcoran Classic Living

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: CM1021913

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: 121A2-B-006

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30606 Forest Heights

280 Tara Way, Athens, GA

This home is located at 280 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606 and is currently priced at $272,200, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 280 Tara Way is a home located in Clarke County with nearby schools including Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, and Clarke Central High School.

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